FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA 2004: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V408000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | COLUMBIA | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-11-16 | 2005-09-13 | 2005-09-19 |
Production Dates: 2004-04-01 - 2004-11-30
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-452
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 37029
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCK AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH I-SHAFTS SUPPLIED BY ZF HEAVY DUTY STEERING, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A FAILURE OF THE FORK/SHAFT CONNECTION.
IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE COULD SUFFER A LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ATTACH A TENSION COLLAR TO THE STEERING SHAFT TO SECURE THE CONNECTION TO THE YOKE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 16, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-452.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153'; OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
